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Which Orthodontic Appliance Do I Recommend?
My patients often ask me which orthodontic appliance I recommend. I get the same question on my social media channels as well – in fact, this question comes up [...]
Myofunctional Therapy Infographic – What Is Myofunctional Therapy?
This is the third of my infographics about myofunctional therapy. The first one was about my Four Goals of Myofunctional Therapy, and the second was all about tongue-ties. In [...]
Face Yoga And Myofunctional Therapy
Face yoga has been in the news lately after Meghan Markle, the new Duchess of Sussex stated that she does facial exercises to help her “sculpt her face from [...]
What’s A Posterior Tongue-Tie?
A posterior tongue-tie is a relatively new concept to many people in the dental field but I’m seeing a lot of patients with posterior tongue-ties in my practice, so [...]
Forward Head Posture and Tongue Posture
Forward head posture is something that a lot of people struggle with, especially teenagers and young adults. It seems to be so common these days, along with rounded shoulders [...]
The Tongue-Gut Connection
The gut microbiome and gut health are big news these days. There’s been a surge of interest and awareness in this critical part of the body as people recognize [...]
Your Face Will Change!
A question that comes up often in my practice is: “What is the point of myofunctional therapy, and why would I need to do it?” It’s a good question, [...]
The Microbiome, Gut Health and Nasal Breathing
Our microbiome is one of the most important contributors to good health. But did you know that the oral microbiome is vitally important because it’s connected to the gut [...]
Mouth Taping At Night
Mouth taping at night has become a very popular topic lately, but it’s also still controversial. A lot of people wonder why anyone would tape their mouth while they [...]
What Is A Myo Munchee?
The Myo Munchee is a simple but effective oral appliance that I use a lot in my myofunctional therapy practice, especially when I’m working with younger children. In fact, [...]